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Lake guide

Ramps

Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Launch2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229 · City of Bellingham · main launch (4 lanes) at the NW end · Lake Whatcom boat permit + AIS inspection required

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Lake Whatcom South Bay Water Access (WDFW)WDFW · south-end launch (Discover Pass + Lake Whatcom permit + AIS inspection required) · weekend hours in season

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Charts

Depth chartMax depth 334 ft · City of Bellingham Lake Whatcom Watershed/Bathymetry Map

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Contact & rules

Bloedel Donovan Park (City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation)(360) 778-7000 · 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229

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Lake Whatcom Reservoir Facts — City of BellinghamCity of Bellingham rules & park regulations

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Boating & yacht clubs

WWU Sailing TeamWestern Washington University's student-run collegiate racing team — practices 3x/week at Lakewood on Lake Whatcom and sends Open + Women's teams to ICSA College Sailing Nationals

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WWU Lakewood Watersports FacilityWWU's lakefront boathouse on the west shore — community learn-to-sail lessons and dinghy/keelboat/windsurfer rentals (Lasers, RS Quests, catamarans, 22' keelboats)

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About Lake Whatcom

Lake Whatcom is a 5,000-acre natural lake in Washington, managed by City of Bellingham. Public launches include Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Launch and Lake Whatcom South Bay Water Access (WDFW). Active sailing clubs include WWU Sailing Team and WWU Lakewood Watersports Facility.

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